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http://orangedragontravels.com/2013/03/21/staying-connected-on-a-budget-get-a-free-us-phone-number-and-incoming-calls/

 

So far I've tested it and it's working fine for all incoming calls, with a little breaking up from me to them while using my mobitel data connection on my phone.  Haven't tested it with broadband as I'm in the process of moving and don't have any right now.

 

A nice way for family/friends to get a hold of you for emergencies, or if your telecommuting like I am for clients to reach you.  Their outgoing call rates seem pretty decent as well with some packages that make it about 1.5 cents (US) a minute.

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Guest Kenny

Thanks for that info, I read the write up and it seems to be a good system.

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OrangeDragon

yeah, i will say i keep getting kicked off/back on a lot... however i think that has more to do with my shitty phone (and possibly the sip client i chose) than the service itself.

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phuketrichard

seems good but in an emergency who cares how much it cost to call u.

 

i prefer using using calling cards in the states to call back to Cambodia or Thailand

and  in Thailand  i use took dee calling card which cost less than $.85 satang for calls thailand to the states

and in cambodia its cheap as well

 

otherwsie theres always skype for calls or whatapp for messages ( i love it)

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Parrothead

Thanks for the post on your blog. Good read. Definitely something to keep in mind, as well.

 

Currently, I use, and have since 2005, is VOIP service through Packet 8, or 8x8, Inc. It is anything but free. I think it costs me about $25.00 USD per month. But, it has always been reliable. It has always been clear. It has always worked. All reasons as to why I have kept it. Although, nowadays, I don't get many calls on it. In fact, at the moment, it is not connected to my network, due to me (very) recently, getting rid of my previous internet provider - Wizion. Their service went downhill, so I kicked them out the door. I'm looking for another one, now.

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OrangeDragon

Not sure how S'ville is, but I've had great service from Digi in PP.

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kanela

Here in Ecuador I have a magic jack with a US phone number. All calls both ways are free. Doesn't anyone there use the magic jack. You can actually download from the play store to your phone for free and you can get a free US phone number. It works pretty well. I speak with my daughter sometimes for 4 hours at a time. Then I skype all the grandkids! I never pay to keep in close touch.

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Read2Learn

If any of you have a Magic Jack then you can also have the same phone number on your android or IPhone by downloading an app off their page MagicJack.com

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